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Travel Accessories - Designed for Security

March 30th, 2008

It’s no fun losing your passport or your money when you are traveling and away from home. Many companies have addressed the need for security while traveling. You never want to leave your valuables in your luggage. There’s a huge array of travel money belts. These come in models designed to wear under your clothing, and out of sight. There are versions that go around the waist, around the neck, around the shoulder, and around the leg. They are available in lightweight nylon, or very thin silk. Many have a comfort backing, comfortable against your skin. Besides holding your money, they will hold your passport, some credit cards, return ticket, etc. There are also models that clip to your waistband, or loop around a belt, and then back under your slacks. The newest version on the market is socks with a pocket. Called Zip It Gear, these socks have a zippered pocket where you can tuck your passport and extra money, etc. They are machine washable and look like ordinary socks. Xubaz Cargo Neckwear makes something that looks like a scarf, but is a supremely functional travel garment with six hidden pockets to carry a variety of essential items, including your passport and money. Additionally two straps secure the scarf to your waistband. Security vests have been popular for sometime. A very practical version is made by Zip It Gear. This is an all-season vest made of lightweight fleece with security pockets that will hold your essentials. AND this vest when turned inside out becomes a cozy fleece travel pillow. It also has an electronics pocket with a pass-through channel for earphones and headsets. Because travel is always evolving, there are new security products designed to protect us. The RFID blocking passport case by Travelon will block unauthorized RFID readers from stealing your information. New U.S. passports and many credit cards contain a radio frequency ID chip. This RFID blocking case will block unauthorized RFID readers and is available in fabric or leather. A newer lightweight portable security alarm for hotel and motel doors will sound an alarm if unit vibrates (door is opened or attempted to open.) You just need to hang this handy item on the inside door handle. Pacsafe also has introduced some anti-theft accessories. These keep you valuables secure even when you’re on the go with slash-proof and snatch-proof straps and tamper-proof zippers. You don’t expect to be at risk during your travels, but it often doesn’t hurt to insure the safety of valuables and practice some security when away from home. You will most likely meet wonderful, new people but you don’t want to ruin your trip by losing your valuables.

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